Description
All Skill Levels – Beginner
In this 6-week course, we will focus on the fundamental principles and techniques of using a 35 mm camera, including understanding exposure (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO), basic composition rules, different types of lighting, and some basic image editing, with the goal of enabling the students to confidently capture quality photographs with their camera, regardless of its level of complexity.
Key aspects of our Photo 101 class include discussions of:
Camera basics
Composition techniques
Lighting concepts
Practical shooting exercises
Image editing basics
History of photography
Who should take a Photo 101 class:
- Anyone interested in learning the basics of photography and improving their skills with a camera.
- Individuals who recently purchased a new camera and want to understand how to use it effectively.
- People who want to capture better photos for personal use, social media, or hobbies.
Students Must Bring:
Camera, tripod, paper and pencil for taking notes, and a laptop to look at pictures. And enthusiasm, lots of enthusiasm!
To qualify for the lottery drawing, you must:
- Be a resident of Polk County, NC, or Landrum, SC
- Be new to TACS’ photography program
- Commit to ALL 6 classes – Because each class session builds directly on the prior week, there is no opportunity for make-up sessions.
- Class slots are awarded through a lottery drawing. To enter the lottery, add this class to your shopping cart, and enter all requested information. Your shopping cart will show $0. PLEASE NOTE: By entering the lottery, you are not guaranteed a space in the class.
This program is made possible by the Mary F. Kessler grant from the Polk County Community Foundation.
